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Courses:100% Online
Degree: 64 credits
Advanced Learning Lab: Show Low Campus
No application fee or SAT/ACT scores required
When a user clicks to open a computer program, thousands of lines of programming code are executed to display the user interface (UI).
In NPC’s Software Development degree and certificate programs, you’ll learn to meet with clients or management to identify the core functionality needed, determine user requirements, write the code for those applications, and test for security and performance measures. You could be designing data management systems for corporations, a better word processor, or games for consumers.
- For more information about this program, please contact an NPC Academic Advisor. Also see the current NPC College Catalog and class schedule.
Labs and Classrooms
The CIS department has an advanced, dedicated computer lab at the Show Low campus. This lab is separated from the college’s network to allow faculty and students to have flexibility and control of the instructional environment without negatively impacting the college’s network.
All CIS courses are available online. Students have the option to attend remotely using web conferencing software or may elect to join their instructor and/or fellow students on campus. Recordings are available for all scheduled class sessions.
In order for students to complete assignments outside of class, students are required to have access to their own computer and high-speed internet connection. NPC does provide open computer labs at all locations that students may use to complete some or all course requirements, depending on the specific course.
Program Locations
Show Low Campus computer lab and online.
Work Environment
About one in seven web developers is self-employed. Those who are not self-employed work for companies in the computer systems design and related services industry.
In general, software development is a collaborative process, and developers work full-time on teams with others who also contribute to designing, developing, and programming successful software. Some developers work at home.
Job Outlook
Employment in the field of software development is expected to grow 15 – 24 percent through at least 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. If you are a creative person with technical aptitude, a career in the technically specialized field of software development can pay handsomely.
Salary
Salary potential ranges widely based on experience, education level, and national certifications. See below for salary information.
Potential Job Titles
Front end developer, back end developer, full-stack developer, programmer, software developer, software engineer, computer scientist, systems analyst.
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Articulations
Although this is not a transfer degree, some of NPC's computer courses may transfer to the state's three public universities and other colleges. Check with an NPC academic advisor and AZTransfer.com to see which NPC courses may be accepted for transfer credit. Always work with an academic advisor at the college or university you plan to attend to ensure courses you complete at NPC will transfer.
Locations
Contact Information
1001 W. Deuce of Clubs
Goldwater, Room 111
Show Low,
AZ 85901
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